its not only the infection rate that is dangerous. covid has a mortality rate 14 x higher than influenza as well as a similar infection rate. Just look at America ffs --> what a mess. over 150,000 dead. Influenza death rate over the last 10 years is 12,000 - 61,000 with "CDC estimates that influenza has resulted in between 9 million – 45 million illnesses, between 140,000 – 810,000 hospitalizations and between 12,000 – 61,000 deaths annually since 2010.". https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/index.html
What has been keeping Aus from copping similar figures, pro-rata, or worse is a) the good sense of Govts to follow medical advice, b) the unity of Govts (well... ok - they bicker) and c) the consequent compliance of the population.
In the US you have politicising of the pandemic where Dem and Rep fight each other for fair treatment by the WH, POTUS telling lies and making stupid thought bubble announcements about "miracle cure" and other such BS and contradicting medical advice and consequently the US population are divided by wild ideas vs. appropriate management of the infection.
@db76, you've got to take this seriously and listen to qualified experts mate... if you go off thinking "its just another flu" you'l be suicidal and potentially homicidal to those around you.
Now please recant that political finish... you know you must be on the losing end when Andrews has over 55% support.
